Apr 27 Trump vows to put 'America first' in foreign policy By Jill Colvin, Associated Press WASHINGTON — In a rare formal policy speech, Republican front-runner Donald Trump vowed Wednesday to put American security "above all else" if elected president, warning allies they would be left to defend themselves if they don't "pay their fair share."… Continue reading
Apr 26 Clinton could lose every remaining contest and still win the nomination By Catherine Lucey and Lisa Lerer, Associated Press Sanders is not committing to easing Clinton's path. Senior adviser Tad Devine said that campaign would "wait and see what the numbers are" Tuesday before making any decisions about strategy going forward. Continue reading
Apr 26 Donald Trump sweeps the Northeast primaries, winning 5 states Trump remains the only Republican who has a shot at reaching the 1,237 delegate majority needed to clinch the nomination before the convention. Continue reading
Apr 26 Watch 9:11 Will Northeast primaries help front-runners close the door on competitors? By PBS News Hour Five Northeastern states go to cast their primary ballots on Tuesday. While front-runners Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump hope to run up big margins and big delegate wins, Sen. Bernie Sanders insisted he would continue campaigning no matter the night’s… Continue watching
Apr 26 Watch 4:25 News Wrap: NC voter ID law opponents vow to fight court decision By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, opponents said they’d keep up a fight against a law that requires North Carolina voters to show a photo ID after a federal judge upheld it on Monday. Also, officials warned of a major storm… Continue watching
Apr 26 Watch 53:50 PBS NewsHour full episode April 26, 2016 By PBS News Hour Tuesday on the NewsHour, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton hope for big wins in five Northeastern states. Also: The 30-year legacy of Chernobyl, preparing for life after college before you enroll, how U.S. farmers are keeping fossil fuels off the… Continue watching
Apr 26 House votes to designate bison as America's national mammal By Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Make room, bald eagle. The House has voted to designate the bison the national mammal of the United States. Continue reading
Apr 26 Man fleeing robbery jumps fence near White House By Josh Lederman and Jessica Gresko, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Here's a surefire way to get busted for robbery: leave the scene of the crime and hop over the White House fence. Continue reading
Apr 26 Panel confirms first female officer for warfighting command By Richard Lardner, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The Senate Armed Services Committee has approved the nomination of the first female officer to lead one of the military's warfighting commands. Continue reading
Apr 26 Trump routs rivals in Northeast; Clinton carries 4 states By Julie Pace and Catherine Lucey, Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — In a front-runner's rout, Republican Donald Trump roared to victory Tuesday in five contests across the Northeast and confidently declared himself the GOP's "presumptive nominee." Hillary Clinton was dominant in four Democratic races and now is 90 percent… Continue reading